Sr Research Scientist 2

Sr Research Scientist 2 Requisition ID req36518 Working Title Sr Research Scientist 2 Position Grade 15 Position Summary In addition to the UNM Job Description for the Senior Research Scientist 2 , the position at the UNM Health Sciences Center for Native American Health (CNAH) entails serving as Co-Director of CNAH’s Public Health Core. CNAH’s Senior Research Scientist 2 will independently interpret, organize, and execute complex public health research and programming initiatives to engage Tribal Nations and Urban Native American communities in local actions that address the social and structural determinants of health. The position formulates and conducts systematic investigations of considerable scope and complexity, develops and tests model concepts and evaluation approaches, including Indigenous evaluation methodologies, and applies rigorous scientific research principles to community-engaged and implementation research. The Senior Research Scientist 2 collaborates with principal investigators, Tribal and urban Native partners, and interdisciplinary and mixed-methods teams to design, analyze, and disseminate research findings; prepares grant proposals and multifaceted budgets; and serves as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on funded projects. The Senior Research Scientist 2 will work collaboratively across CNAH’s Research Core, Student and Tribal Health Workforce Development Core, and Health Policy Core to integrate research, training, and policy translation. The role provides technical leadership and consultation to research staff and trainees, contributes to peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations, and maintains expertise in state-of-the-art public health science, implementation science, and evaluation frameworks. This position requires independent judgment in defining the scope and direction of integrated research programs of broad significance and in representing CNAH in external collaborations and professional leadership activities. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with engaging and trust-building with Native American individuals, Tribal Nations, and Urban Native American communities •Ability to interpret, design, organize, and implement integrated and complex community-engaged public health research and programming initiatives •Experience in leading the development, definition, and direction of local actions that address social and structural determinants of health, integrating research, training, and policy translation activities • Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional staff on the use of state-of-the-art public health science, Indigenous evaluation, and implementation science methodologies • Ability to develop and implement funding strategies and programs; experience in grant writing and peer-reviewed publication Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department CNAH (267A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2027 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $5,844.80 - $8,366.80 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 5/8/2026 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after a successful probation period Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. A resume and cover letter are required. The cover letter should describe how the applicant will fulfill the roles of a Senior Research Scientist 2 in the context of public health leadership and cooperation across CNAH cores. Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html . Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.